Project Gender And Social Development Specialist - Tcap [open To Internal And External Applicants]

UN Women

Funafuti, Tuvalu
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Master's degree in social sciences or gender studies
5+ years experience in gender mainstreaming
Climate change adaptation project experience
** UN Women is seeking a Project Gender and Social Development Specialist for the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, aimed at enhancing community resilience to climate change impacts. The role requires expertise in gender equality and social inclusion, specifically in relation to climate adaptation initiatives, and involves working collaboratively with various stakeholders. **

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on reducing vulnerability to climate impacts through the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project Phase 3 (TCAP 1B).
  • The specialist will update gender and social analyses, develop action plans, and ensure inclusive participation for women and vulnerable groups.
  • Candidates must lead social safeguards integration and provide technical inputs to government stakeholders for policy alignment.

Matching Summary

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** UN Women is seeking a Project Gender and Social Development Specialist for the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project, aimed at enhancing community resilience to climate change impacts. The role requires expertise in gender equality and social inclusion, specifically in relation to climate adaptation initiatives, and involves working collaboratively with various stakeholders. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in Social Sciences or Gender Studies
  • 5+ years experience in gender mainstreaming
  • Climate change adaptation project experience
  • ESIA/ESMP social safeguards leadership
  • Grievance Redress Mechanism implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with DFAT/MFAT funded projects
  • Pacific region cultural sensitivity
  • Capacity building training delivery
  • Policy paper drafting skills
  • Tuvaluan language knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Advanced university degree (Master's) required
  • Minimum 5 years relevant development sector experience
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English

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